Showing 121-140 of 723 for: Cochrane Systematic Reviews > Musculoskeletal 
- Celecoxib for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 9-Jun-2017
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic auto-immune disorder, involving persistent joint inflammation. NSAIDs are used to control the symptoms of RA, but are associated with significant gastro-intestinal toxicity, including a risk of potentially life thre
- Cemented, cementless or hybrid fixation options in total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis and other non-traumatic diseases
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 27-Aug-2012
It is not clear which fixation of total knee arthroplasty obtains the best clinical, functional and radiographic results in people with osteoarthritis and other non-traumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Cephalomedullary nails versus extramedullary implants for extracapsular hip fractures in older adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Jan-2022
Hip fractures are a major healthcare problem, presenting a substantial challenge and burden to patients, healthcare systems and society. The increased proportion of older adults in the world population means that the absolute number of hip fractures is ri
- Certolizumab pegol (CDP870) for rheumatoid arthritis in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 8-Sep-2017
Tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors are beneficial for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for reducing the risk of joint damage, improving physical function and improving the quality of life. This review is an update of the 2014 Cochrane
- Cervico‐thoracic or lumbar sympathectomy for neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Sep-2013
This review is an update of a review first published in Issue 2, 2003, which was substantially updated in Issue 7, 2010. The concept that many neuropathic pain syndromes (traditionally this definition would include complex regional pain syndromes (CRPS))
- Chest physiotherapy for acute bronchiolitis in paediatric patients between 0 and 24 months old
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Feb-2016
This Cochrane review was first published in 2005 and updated in 2007, 2012 and now 2015. Acute bronchiolitis is the leading cause of medical emergencies during winter in children younger than two years of age. Chest physiotherapy is sometimes used to assi
- Chinese herbal medicine for chronic neck pain due to cervical degenerative disc disease
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 20-Jan-2010
Chronic neck pain with radicular signs or symptoms is a common condition. Many patients use complementary and alternative medicine, including traditional Chinese medicine, to address their symptoms.
- Ciclesonide versus other inhaled steroids for chronic asthma in children and adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-Mar-2009
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are an integral part of asthma management, and act as an anti-inflammatory agent in the airways of the lung. These agents confer both significant benefit in terms of symptom management and improvement in lung function, but ma
- Circuit class therapy for improving mobility after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 2-Jun-2017
Circuit class therapy (CCT) offers a supervised group forum for people after stroke to practise tasks, enabling increased practice time without increasing staffing. This is an update of the original review published in 2010.
- Clomiphene and other antioestrogens for ovulation induction in polycystic ovarian syndrome
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 15-Dec-2016
Subfertility due to anovulation is a common problem in women. First-line oral treatment is with antioestrogens such as clomiphene citrate, but resistance may be apparent with clomiphene. Alternative and adjunctive treatments have been used including tamox
- Clonazepam for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia in adults
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 29-May-2019
Antiepileptic drugs have been used in pain management since the 1960s; some have shown efficacy in treating different neuropathic pain conditions. Clonazepam, a benzodiazepine, is an established antiepileptic drug, but its place in the treatment of neurop
- Clopidogrel plus aspirin versus aspirin alone for preventing cardiovascular events
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Dec-2017
Aspirin is the prophylactic antiplatelet drug of choice for people with cardiovascular disease. Adding a second antiplatelet drug to aspirin may produce additional benefit for people at high risk and people with established cardiovascular disease. This is
- Closed suction surgical wound drainage after orthopaedic surgery
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 18-Jul-2007
Closed suction drainage systems are frequently used to drain fluids, particularly blood, from surgical wounds. The aim of these systems is to reduce the occurrence of wound haematomas and infection.
- Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits after stroke
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 1-Sep-2016
Memory problems are a common cognitive complaint following stroke and can potentially affect ability to complete functional activities. Cognitive rehabilitation programmes either attempt to retrain lost or poor memory functions, or teach patients strategi
- Cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jun-2013
Cognitive impairments, particularly memory problems, are a defining feature of the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia. Cognitive training and cognitive rehabilitation are specific interventional approaches designed to address d
- Colchicine as an oral corticosteroid sparing agent for asthma
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 21-Jul-2003
Oral corticosteroids are used as a treatment for asthma, but they are often associated with serious side effects. Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory, immuno modulating agent, which could potentially have a beneficial effect in the treatment of asthma as w
- Colchicine for acute gout
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 26-Aug-2021
This is an updated Cochrane Review, first published in 2006 and updated in 2014. Gout is one of the most common rheumatic diseases worldwide. Despite the use of colchicine as one of the first-line therapies for the treatment of acute gout, evidence for it
- Cold-water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 5-Jan-2012
Many strategies are in use with the intention of preventing or minimising delayed onset muscle soreness and fatigue after exercise. Cold-water immersion, in water temperatures of less than 15°C, is currently one of the most popular interventional strategi
- Combination therapy for pain management in inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, other spondyloarthritis)
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 25-Aug-2011
Despite optimal therapy with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, many people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) continue to have persistent pain that may require additional therapy.
- Combined chiropractic interventions for low‐back pain
Cochrane Systematic Reviews, 14-Apr-2010
Chiropractors commonly use a combination of interventions to treat people with low-back pain (LBP).
